Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker

Name: Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker
Rating: 4.96 (164 reviews)
Author: OfficeSoftware

The best ad-blocking for YouTube™ in 2026. Block all video ads, banners, and pop-ups instantly. Fast, clean, and secure streaming.

As of June 2026, Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker has 5,000 users and a 4.96/5 rating from 164 reviews in the Accessibility category.

OfficeSoftware Accessibility

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users0%

5.0K

5,000

Rating−0.4%

4.96

164 reviews

Reviews+173.3%

164

Version

3.0.5

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 4 version updates, changed permissions.

History

12 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	—	4.98	60	1.0.1
Apr 16, 2026	206	4.98	62	1.0.1
Apr 24, 2026	1.0K	4.98	65	3.0.1
Apr 29, 2026	2.0K	4.98	65	3.0.2
May 6, 2026	—	4.98	65	3.0.3
May 11, 2026	105	4.99	74	3.0.3
May 17, 2026	175	4.95	110	3.0.3
May 23, 2026	1.0K	4.95	129	3.0.3
May 28, 2026	5.0K	4.96	158	3.0.3
Jun 2, 2026	5.0K	4.96	161	3.0.3
Jun 10, 2026	4.0K	4.96	162	3.0.3
Jun 23, 2026	5.0K	4.96	162	3.0.3
Now	5.0K	4.96	164	3.0.5

Changelog

Jun 23, 2026

permissions

declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, storage, tabs, activeTab, scripting, alarms

declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, storage, tabs, scripting

Apr 29, 2026

name

S__MSG_extensionName__

Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker

Apr 24, 2026

short_description

Lightning-fast ad blocker with cookie consent blocker, distraction control, and privacy shield.

The best ad-blocking for YouTube™ in 2026. Block all video ads, banners, and pop-ups instantly. Fast, clean, and secure streaming.

Apr 24, 2026

name

Shield AdBlocker for YouTube™ – Block All Video Ads

S__MSG_extensionName__

Apr 16, 2026

short_description

This software helps to removes all ads: pre-roll video ads, text & banner ads. Save time by stopping those useless ads.

Lightning-fast ad blocker with cookie consent blocker, distraction control, and privacy shield.

Apr 16, 2026

host_permissions

*://*.youtube.com/*, *://*.googlevideo.com/*

<all_urls>

Apr 16, 2026

permissions

declarativeNetRequest, storage

declarativeNetRequest, declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess, declarativeNetRequestFeedback, storage, tabs, activeTab, scripting, alarms

Permissions & access

Permissions: declarativeNetRequestdeclarativeNetRequestWithHostAccessdeclarativeNetRequestFeedbackstoragetabsscripting
Host access: <all_urls>

Screenshots

Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker screenshot 1

Ad-blocking for YouTube™ 2026 - Shield AdBlocker screenshot 2

About

AdBlocker for YouTube™ – Block All Video Ads & Skip Ads

AdBlocker for YouTube™ is a powerful, lightweight, and user-friendly extension designed to give you complete control over your YouTube viewing experience. With advanced filtering technology, this extension automatically blocks all forms of video advertising—pre-roll ads, mid-roll ads, banner ads, pop-ups, and sponsored overlays—so you can enjoy uninterrupted content from the moment you press play. Whether you’re watching educational videos, music, gaming streams, or long-form documentaries, AdBlocker for YouTube™ ensures a smooth, clean, and distraction-free environment.

This extension works in real time, detecting and removing ads before they appear, allowing videos to load faster and reducing bandwidth usage. It also includes smart auto-skip functionality, instantly skipping ads that cannot be blocked, ensuring the least possible interruption to your viewing. Built with performance in mind, AdBlocker for YouTube™ uses optimized filters that consume minimal system resources, keeping your browser fast and responsive.

Perfect for students, professionals, and everyday YouTube users, this tool enhances productivity and enjoyment by eliminating the need to manually skip ads or wait through promotional interruptions. It requires no configuration—simply install and it starts working immediately. Regular updates keep the ad-blocking rules accurate and effective, even as YouTube changes its advertising methods.

AdBlocker for YouTube™ is 100% free, safe, and privacy-friendly. It does not collect personal data, track browsing behavior, or store any information about your activity. Its sole purpose is to provide a clean and seamless YouTube experience.